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VRH 127W

1981 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,792 mi
Last recorded17,792 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover SWB34,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 127W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,792 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 17,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 17,725 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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VRH 127W is a 1981 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 34,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRH 127W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRH 127W?

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What year was VRH 127W registered?

VRH 127W is a 1981 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VRH 127W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 127W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VRH 127W have outstanding finance?

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